[Rarebooks] FS: James Monroe, 1797, original boards

[Charles Agvent]

MONROE, James. A VIEW OF THE CONDUCT OF THE EXECUTIVE IN THE FOREIGN 
AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES CONNECTED WITH THE MISSION TO THE FRENCH 
REPUBLIC, DURING THE YEARS 1794, 5, & 6. Philadelphia: Benjamin Franklin 
Bache, 1797. First Edition. Small quarto (5-1/4" x 8-3/4") bound in 
original green-blue boards rebacked with later blue cloth; [iv], lxvi, 
407 pages. Complete with half title page. Monroe's self-defense of his 
inept mission to the French Republic as United States ambassador. Evans 
32491; Howes M-727; Sabin 50020. Light, occasionally moderate foxing; 
paper a little brittle. Corners of boards worn. Good or better copy.     
     $500.00

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